Anytime you work outside, no matter the area, weather plays a huge part in a job well done. Although you can pressure wash during any weather, with the exception of lightening or large storms, but would you want to? The contractor doing the work may not be happy to work in the rain, but to say that it would be impossible is not a true statement.
If you plan on renting the equipment you may want to ask for a waiver in case the weather shifts so you don’t have to pay for the machine sitting idly on the ground. If you rent the machine regularly the rental company may comply. However if you use the machine once a year, he may hesitate to give you a pass due to the weather.
Pressure washers come in many styles and types and depending where you will use it you won’t want a washer that won’t perform. Ask the attendant which pressure washer will be most efficient considering the job. He will probably explain the difference between the washers.
From electric to gas powered the washers range from 1,000 to over 4,000 PSI and the more powerful are gas washers. If you rent the machine often, you may consider buying your own and although the cost would be greater as opposed to renting it. Your choice alone but checking out the different washers before you buy one is good business sense.
Not all jobs require heavy-duty washers. Smaller, easier to use power washers may do the job. If you’re a homeowner and want the washer to clean the entire house, garage floor and/or the driveway and the job needs doing regularly it may be more cost efficient to buy your own washer.
Even if that is true, you may prefer to hire a professional because the pressure washers are difficult to use and require skill. If broken windows follow you as you work your way around the house, a professional will be cheaper in the long run.
A few cautious reminders while using the pressure washer: never stand on a ladder while using the washer; never use bleach as a cleaning solution; after you spray on the cleaner, let it sit before spraying it off; wash windows at an angle, never straight on; test the pressure washer’s power before using; vents, light fixtures and windows break easily, be careful; use cleaning solutions suggested by the manufacturer. Spray horizontally from left to right. Happy Cleaning!
Stanley Window Care specializes in Orange County window cleaning, Orange County pressure washing, Orange County glass restoration.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Orange County Window Cleaners: Cleaning Solutions
Not long ago we talked about the difference between the professional Orange County window cleaners tools/solutions and those used by the layperson/homeowner. As professional window cleaners we utilize a commercial grade cleaning solution for the windows we clean. In truth there isn't one single solution we use because all windows require something different and some chemicals can damage certain types of windows.
All of the cleaning solutions we utilize are not only of a professional grade butter nonabrasive, environmentally friendly, contain no ammonia, alkali, nor any ammonia. Furthermore the majority of them are completely biodegradable and more importantly will leave your windows looking like new when our job is done. Professional window cleaning solutions also differ from homemade solutions in that they don't create a lot of soap bubbles or suds. A low sud solution is a must for all Orange County window cleaners as solutions with lots of soap bubbles can leave streaks on any type of window. Soap bubbles or suds will not only leave streaks on windows but produce a "bleeding" effect on all windows as well.
Although it is our experience as professionals that separates us from the layperson and our competitors, the tools and solutions we use to clean your windows are important to us and we believe are important to you. Should you have any questions about the cleaning solutions we utilize on-the-job please do not hesitate to contact us!
Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in:
Orange County window washing, Orange County power washing and Orange County window cleaning.
All of the cleaning solutions we utilize are not only of a professional grade butter nonabrasive, environmentally friendly, contain no ammonia, alkali, nor any ammonia. Furthermore the majority of them are completely biodegradable and more importantly will leave your windows looking like new when our job is done. Professional window cleaning solutions also differ from homemade solutions in that they don't create a lot of soap bubbles or suds. A low sud solution is a must for all Orange County window cleaners as solutions with lots of soap bubbles can leave streaks on any type of window. Soap bubbles or suds will not only leave streaks on windows but produce a "bleeding" effect on all windows as well.
Although it is our experience as professionals that separates us from the layperson and our competitors, the tools and solutions we use to clean your windows are important to us and we believe are important to you. Should you have any questions about the cleaning solutions we utilize on-the-job please do not hesitate to contact us!
Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in:
Orange County window washing, Orange County power washing and Orange County window cleaning.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Orange County Window Cleaning: Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Not only do we here at Stanley Window Cleaning pride ourselves on providing residents of the Southland with the widest variety of professional window cleaning services but with unparalleled customer service and satisfaction as well. As professional window cleaners we know how important it is to not only have clean windows and a professional looking exterior but to get what you pay for too.
This is why our service guarantee tops that of anything any of our competitors currently offer. For starters the owners of Stanley Window Cleaning are present at every single job that the company performs 100% of the time. Having owners on hand ensures not only quality of work but efficiency as well. Secondly 100% of our work is guaranteed meaning that if for any reason you're unsatisfied with the work we do, we'll return and redo the job free of charge! Through these simple principles we are able to satisfy 100% of our customers 100% of the time.
If you've tried other professional window cleaning services and found yourself less than satisfied with the service or the work you received why not contact us for consultation and/or a booking? You'll be pleased at how customer oriented we are and just how great the work we do actually is.
In addition to cleaning the interior and exterior windows we also provide the following Orange County window cleaning services:
This is why our service guarantee tops that of anything any of our competitors currently offer. For starters the owners of Stanley Window Cleaning are present at every single job that the company performs 100% of the time. Having owners on hand ensures not only quality of work but efficiency as well. Secondly 100% of our work is guaranteed meaning that if for any reason you're unsatisfied with the work we do, we'll return and redo the job free of charge! Through these simple principles we are able to satisfy 100% of our customers 100% of the time.
If you've tried other professional window cleaning services and found yourself less than satisfied with the service or the work you received why not contact us for consultation and/or a booking? You'll be pleased at how customer oriented we are and just how great the work we do actually is.
In addition to cleaning the interior and exterior windows we also provide the following Orange County window cleaning services:
- Residential Window Cleaning
- Gutter Cleaning
- Power Washing
- Screen Repair / Replacement
- Awning Cleaning
- New Construction / Remodeling clean up
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Orange County Glass Restoration: Restore Scratched or Etched Glass
Common everyday windows may become scratched and although etching sounds good that is not the type of damage we refer to here. We refer to the damage on glass that you want removed and there are companies who claim they have the knowledge to do the job properly. In many instances your glass will have a white finish or other distortions, and the company actually caused the damage.
Many windows become damaged in transit and the window company will not guarantee against this unless they transport it. Other times construction companies are careless regarding the glass that they install before the completion of the building.
One of the most common and may be the hardest to restore is the graffiti glass on large commercial buildings. Acid-etched graffiti, common in almost every city, proves to be less effective removal, and that’s why they use it, they don’t want their artwork removed.
To claim that it’s easy and cheap to fix may be true in only one way. It is cheaper than replacing the entire window, but not easy or cheap. Some companies charge in the neighborhood of $100 per window to remove the etching and that is the starting figure.
Your best bet is to find a company who has the latest equipment that helps in bringing the glass back to its former beauty. They remove the unsightly scratches permanently without leaving the window with waviness or other imperfections.
Glass is made of organic soft material and is susceptible to damage during its entire life and when the damage occurs, a professional company finds it easy to spot.
They identify the type of damage and tell you how and if they can repair it.
Anytime you hire a company to do work of any kind in your home or business, make sure they are reputable and will do what they claim. Never pay a company up front, you may have to pay a down payment, but pay the remainder of the fees when the job is complete. Always ask for references, and make sure they have a permanent place of business.
Hiring someone off the street and paying them up front because they’ll have to buy materials to do the job, is a mistake. Don’t fall for it. There are companies that have the proper equipment to clean your damaged glass. They can’t compete with the prices you receive from that guy on the street so expect to pay more for a job well done.
Stanley Window Care specializes in Orange County window cleaning, Orange County glass repair, Orange County glass restoration.
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Many windows become damaged in transit and the window company will not guarantee against this unless they transport it. Other times construction companies are careless regarding the glass that they install before the completion of the building.
One of the most common and may be the hardest to restore is the graffiti glass on large commercial buildings. Acid-etched graffiti, common in almost every city, proves to be less effective removal, and that’s why they use it, they don’t want their artwork removed.
To claim that it’s easy and cheap to fix may be true in only one way. It is cheaper than replacing the entire window, but not easy or cheap. Some companies charge in the neighborhood of $100 per window to remove the etching and that is the starting figure.
Your best bet is to find a company who has the latest equipment that helps in bringing the glass back to its former beauty. They remove the unsightly scratches permanently without leaving the window with waviness or other imperfections.
Glass is made of organic soft material and is susceptible to damage during its entire life and when the damage occurs, a professional company finds it easy to spot.
They identify the type of damage and tell you how and if they can repair it.
Anytime you hire a company to do work of any kind in your home or business, make sure they are reputable and will do what they claim. Never pay a company up front, you may have to pay a down payment, but pay the remainder of the fees when the job is complete. Always ask for references, and make sure they have a permanent place of business.
Hiring someone off the street and paying them up front because they’ll have to buy materials to do the job, is a mistake. Don’t fall for it. There are companies that have the proper equipment to clean your damaged glass. They can’t compete with the prices you receive from that guy on the street so expect to pay more for a job well done.
Stanley Window Care specializes in Orange County window cleaning, Orange County glass repair, Orange County glass restoration.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Advantages of a Waterfed Pole System
For window washers, it sound too good to be true. A Waterfed Pole (WFP) system that uses no soap or chemicals to clean commercial windows. The water is pure and it leaves no marks when it dries. Purified water is a great cleaning agent. Believe it or not.
After the water is purified it is forced through hoses to a water fed pole that is made of carbon fiber and weighs about six pounds. The water then travels up the pole and onto the attached brush. The operator first cleans the window frame then attacks the window brushing it to remove the dirt and grime and then rinsing it with the pure water. The window dries naturally and is streak free.
So where do they get pure water? That’s an easy one. They purify the water by running it through filters that contain natural elements like salt, resin beads and a carbon sediment and are environmentally safe. Companies that use this system often have trucks or vans with large containers for the purified water that is then pumped up to the WFP to the window. Smaller firms sometimes use trolleys or backpacks to move a small container and pump unit.
The system causes no damage to the building or areas surrounding the windows. One trained operator can easily control the system that is faster and more a more efficient way of cleaning windows. The operator never leaves the ground and uses no ladders or other means to reach the windows. No rental equipment is needed. Time saved by using this system is about 60% faster.
The lightweight and rigid pole, made from carbon fiber, is easily handled and doesn’t cause fatigue like the heavier poles that are made from aluminum or fiberglass.
Thirty feet is an average job, but when the windows are eighty feet high, a man stands on the roof with a rope attached to the pole that will help keep it in place.
For companies with property managers, the WFP system is ideal because it is less expensive in time and dollars. The system is a highly valuable option for one who is looking for safer and cheaper ways to clean their windows.
Not only commercial windows benefit from the WFP system, smaller operators love the systems for private homes because they can wash more windows with far lower costs and it takes only one operator to handle the entire system.
Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in Orange County window washing, Orange County power washing and Orange County window cleaning.
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After the water is purified it is forced through hoses to a water fed pole that is made of carbon fiber and weighs about six pounds. The water then travels up the pole and onto the attached brush. The operator first cleans the window frame then attacks the window brushing it to remove the dirt and grime and then rinsing it with the pure water. The window dries naturally and is streak free.
So where do they get pure water? That’s an easy one. They purify the water by running it through filters that contain natural elements like salt, resin beads and a carbon sediment and are environmentally safe. Companies that use this system often have trucks or vans with large containers for the purified water that is then pumped up to the WFP to the window. Smaller firms sometimes use trolleys or backpacks to move a small container and pump unit.
The system causes no damage to the building or areas surrounding the windows. One trained operator can easily control the system that is faster and more a more efficient way of cleaning windows. The operator never leaves the ground and uses no ladders or other means to reach the windows. No rental equipment is needed. Time saved by using this system is about 60% faster.
The lightweight and rigid pole, made from carbon fiber, is easily handled and doesn’t cause fatigue like the heavier poles that are made from aluminum or fiberglass.
Thirty feet is an average job, but when the windows are eighty feet high, a man stands on the roof with a rope attached to the pole that will help keep it in place.
For companies with property managers, the WFP system is ideal because it is less expensive in time and dollars. The system is a highly valuable option for one who is looking for safer and cheaper ways to clean their windows.
Not only commercial windows benefit from the WFP system, smaller operators love the systems for private homes because they can wash more windows with far lower costs and it takes only one operator to handle the entire system.
Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in Orange County window washing, Orange County power washing and Orange County window cleaning.
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